Nigerian internationals Joe Aribo, Paul Onuachu, and Wilfred Ndidi were in action, as Leicester City staged a stunning comeback to beat Southampton 3-2 in a dramatic Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium.
Joe Aribo, starting for Southampton, made a big impact by scoring in the 28th minute to double the Saints’ lead. Meanwhile, Paul Onuachu came on as a second-half substitute, while Wilfred Ndidi featured throughout the match for Leicester City, helping his side secure all three points.
Southampton started brightly, with Cameron Archer scoring the opener in the 8th minute after a quick counter-attack. Aribo added another goal 20 minutes later, calmly finishing from close range to give the hosts a 2-0 lead.
Leicester responded in the second half. Facundo Buonanotte made it 2-1 in the 64th minute after connecting with a cross from Abdul Fatawu. The game shifted dramatically when Ryan Fraser was sent off in the 73rd minute following a VAR review for a foul inside the box. Jamie Vardy converted the resulting penalty to make it 2-2, giving Leicester momentum.
In stoppage time, Ghana’s Jordan Ayew completed the comeback with a low shot in the 98th minute, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory for Leicester. The win extended Southampton’s winless run in the Premier League to 21 matches, a streak that began before their relegation in the 2022/23 season.
Despite the defeat, Aribo and Onuachu will take positives from their performances, while Ndidi’s solid display for Leicester helped his team climb up the Premier League table.
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